Destination America's Disney Week 2014

When I can't make it to Disney, I love to watch Behind the Scenes Disney shows. They offer a rare glimpse into areas of the parks that few ever see. And they really can help with the Disney crazies, those times when you have no idea when you'll make it back to a Disney park, but you really, really want to go. If this is you, Destination America has the perfect cure. This week, they will be airing a full week of prime time Disney programming, including the premiere of the new Walt Disney World: Resort Hotels.

“Walt Disney’s vision for family fun is an American tradition and has brought families together for generations,” said Marc Etkind, general manager for Destination America. “Destination America loves to celebrate iconic American travel locations and we are proud to share DISNEY WEEK with our audience.” Here's the lineup, starting Monday, March 3, 2014:

Monday 8PM Eastern - Walt Disney World Resort Hotels - An exclusive tour of the Disney Resort Hotels, each with its own special theme, from the early days of their first hotels, to the new Princess Rooms at the Port Orleans Resort. Followed by Undiscovered Disney Parks  at 9PM.

Tuesday 6PM Eastern -  Undiscovered Disney Parks - A look at the many surprising things to do at Disney parks, including learning to surf, walking in Walt's footsteps, driving a race car, and enjoying a private safari. Followed by an encore of Walt Disney World Resort Hotels at 7PM.

Tuesday 8PM Eastern - Disney Cruise Line: Reimagined Magic - An overview of the renovations to Disney's flagship, the Magic, including a new water slide for kids and adults to enjoy.

Tuesday 9PM Eastern - Ultimate Walt Disney World - An inside look at the top thrill rides that bring adrenaline junkies from around the world to Disney, including the newly reopened Test Track.

Wednesday 6PM Eastern - Disneyland Resort: Behind the Scenes - What better way to learn about Disney parks than to find secrets and myths about the place where it all began; Disneyland? Also included is a look at the future of Disneyland and it's expansion into California Adventure and Cars Land. Followed by Disney Cruise Line: Reimagined Magic at 7PM.

Wednesday 8PM Eastern - Walt Disney World: Behind the Scenes - A fascinating look at what makes Disney World work and what allowed them to become the most successful theme park in Florida.

Wednesday 9PM Eastern - Disney Cruise Line: Behind the Magic - A glimpse into all four of Disney's cruise ships: the Fantasy, Dream, Wonder, and Magic, and the technology that allows them to be truly magical.

Thursday 6PM Eastern - Disney Cruise Line: Behind the Magic, followed at by Walt Disney World Resort: Behind the Scenes at 7PM. Next up is Disneyland Resort: Behind the Scenes at 8PM and Walt Disney World Resort Hotels at 9PM.

Friday 6PM Eastern - Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Friday 7PM Eastern - Disney's Animal Kingdom - A behind the scenes look at the challenges of combining the thrill rides of a theme park with live animals in their own environment. Followed by Undiscovered Disney Parks at 8PM and Disney Cruise Line: Reimagined Magic at 9PM.

I can't wait to watch these shows and have already set my DVR so that I can watch them more than once! Will you be watching?

Destination America's Disney Week

When I can't make it to Disney, I love to watch Behind the Scenes Disney shows. They offer a rare glimpse into areas of the parks that few ever see. And they really can help with the Disney crazies, those times when you have no idea when you'll make it back to a Disney park, but you really, really want to go. If this is you, Destination America has the perfect cure. Next week, they will be airing a full week of prime time Disney programming, including the premiere of the new Disney Cruise Line: Behind the Magic.

“As a network that treasures American travel destinations, Destination America wouldn’t be complete without DISNEY WEEK and the story of Walt Disney’s theme parks and cruises,” said Marc Etkind, SVP of Content Strategy for Destination America. “From iconic thrill rides that continue to capture the heart of each new generation to a globally recognized mouse-eared logo, Disney reflects an American tale of innovation and imagination that we are proud to present to our viewers.”

Here's the lineup, starting Monday, April 29, 2013:

Monday 8PM Eastern - Walt Disney World: Behind the Scenes - A fascinating look at what makes Disney World work and what allowed them to become the most successful theme park in Florida.

Monday 9PM Eastern - Disney Cruise Line: Behind the Magic - A glimpse into all four of Disney's cruise ships: the Fantasy, Dream, Wonder, and Magic, and the technology that allows them to be truly magical.

Tuesday 8PM Eastern - Disneyland Resort: Behind the Scenes - What better way to learn about Disney parks than to find secrets and myths about the place where it all began; Disneyland? Also included is a look at the future of Disneyland and it's expansion into California Adventure and Cars Land.

Wednesday 8PM Eastern - Ultimate Walt Disney World - An inside look at the top thrill rides that bring adrenaline junkies from around the world to Disney, including the newly reopened Test Track.

Thursday 8PM Eastern - Undiscovered Disney Parks - A look at the many surprising things to do at Disney parks, including learning to surf, walking in Walt's footsteps, driving a race car, and enjoying a private safari.

Friday 8PM Eastern - Disney Cruise Line: Behind the Magic - A repeat of this new behind the scenes look at Disney's cruise ships.

I can't wait to watch these shows and have already set my DVR so that I can watch them more than once! Will you be watching?

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 on Blu-ray

Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2 is a zany, and action-packed, and fun, and occasionally sad, film. And its coming soon to a home theater near you. Marvel and Disney have created a hilarious 1980s throwback commercial to advertise the upcoming home video release.

You can visit the website for more information, or call the number for a message from Baby Groot. I'll bet you can guess what it is.

Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook

The 4K Ultra HD will be available in an "Ultimate Cinematic Universe Edition" with an array of bonus materials:

• A collectible poster
• The Making of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” – A four-part, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, done in the style of classic-rock album liner notes.
• Visionary Intro – Director James Gunn provides context on how he continues and expands the storylines of these beloved characters in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”
• Guardians Inferno Music Video – Join David Hasselhoff and special guests for a galactic retro dance party.
• Gag Reel – Laugh out loud at all the hilarious off-script shenanigans and bloopers that took place on the set of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” featuring all your favorite Guardians.
• Four Deleted Scenes – Check out four specific scenes that had to be cut from the film, including two extended scenes and two deleted scenes.
• Audio Commentary – Check out a special narration of the film by director James Gunn, who guides fans through an inside look at the making of the movie.

Target Exclusive Blu-ray

The regular Blu-ray has all of the same extras except the poster. The digital download contains all of the extras from the Blu-ray and four more:

• Three Scene Breakdown - We’ll reveal the anatomy of a few key scenes from the film. Discover the process in bringing these scenes to life. It starts with a doodle and the rest is film history. Audiences will be given the option to view 5-6 layers of specific scenes in the film. Scenes include “Eclector Escape,” “Gamora and Nebula,” and “Rocket and Ravagers.”
• Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! - Get an exclusive sneak peek inside the most anticipated ride at Disneyland, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!. We’ll dig into the concepts and inspiration, and talk about what it took to bring the most epic ride at Disneyland to life.

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 is available for digital download in both standard definition and 4K Ultra HD today. The Blu-ray and DVD will be released on August 22.

Go Behind-The-Scenes With Disney Insider

Disney

A new series is coming to Disney+ today. Disney Insider takes a behind the scenes look at all things Disney, from the Parks, to music, to tv shows and movies. Each episode will highlight three different stories from Disney's newest projects.

The first episode, "Aloha Idol, Singing StarGirl, Creating Onward", steps behind-the-scenes of American Idol with Katy Perry, Grace VanderWaal's acting debut on Stargirl, and the development process for Pixar's Onward. New episodes will be added weekly.

Behind-the-scenes of Jurassic World Rebirth

Universal

Jurassic World Rebirth may be the most intense Jurassic story yet. With new dinosaurs (of course) like the Distortus Rex and Titanosaurus, and a new cast of characters, it's going to be quite an adventure. Here are a few behind-the-scenes videos of the making of this epic film.

The locations really add to the look of the film.

And then there's the dinos...

Jurassic World Rebirth arrives in theaters on July 2nd.

Behind-the-scenes of ParaNorman: The Thrifting

Laika

ParaNorman returns to theaters tomorrow, just in time for Halloween. And, as an extra treat, Laika has created a new ParaNorman short, too. In ParaNorman: The Thrifting, Norman, his sister Courtney, and his best friend Neil are looking around a second hand store for the perfect Halloween costume. But, where Norman goes, supernatural scares soon follow. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this new short.

ParaNorman and ParaNorman: The Thrifting arrive in theaters tomorrow for a limited time.

Behind The Scenes Of Doctor Strange

Marvel

I don't know about you, but I like seeing what goes on behind the scenes to create movies. If you want to learn about what went into making Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (and perhaps a bit about where the Multiverse may pop up next), then the latest episode of Marvel Studios Assembled is for you.

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now available on DisneyPlus. Additional episodes of Marvel Studios' Assembled go behind the scenes of Marvel latest shows and movies.

Hoppers on Digital and Bluray

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Pixar's Hoppers will soon be available to view at home. The movie is headed to Digital this month and Blu-ray in June, so you'll be able to watch the wild antics of Mabel and her new animal friends anytime.

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar: 

What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! 

The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. “Hoppers” features the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm.

And here are the fun bonus features that may accompany the film:

• The Critter Diaries: Wander behind the scenes with director Daniel Chong and the Pixar team as they explore Yellowstone, study wildlife, and find real-life inspiration for our favourite new animated characters from Hoppers.
• Hopping In: The Making of Hoppers: Hop into the making of the movie as filmmakers, cast, and crew share how their ideas, collaboration, and creative process brought the story, animation, and lovable characters to life in Pixar’s Hoppers.
• “Meet King George” Scene Breakdown: Dive deep with director Daniel Chong and his filmmaking team as they reveal the craft of making King George’s Superlodge. Get insight into the directing process, editing, VFX, animation, and production design.
• Beaverton Revealed: Explore Hoppers to find surprising Pixar film cameos, hidden references, and plenty of fun, behind-the-scenes facts.
• Dam Good Bloopers: Laugh along with your favourite voice actors from Hoppers as they have fun bringing their characters to life in the recording booth.
• Deleted Scenes: Check out these scenes that didn’t make the final cut, as introduced by director Daniel Chong and editor Axel Geddes.
• Cold Open
• The Glade
• The Mission
• Kings Arrive
• George’s Bachelor Pad
• Helicopter Ride

Hoppers arrives on Digital on April 28th and Blu-ray on June 2nd.

Brave Books

As I'm sure you've noticed, I'm terribly excited for Brave, coming to theaters this June. Yesterday, I found a plethora of Brave books in the children's department at Barnes & Noble. I must admit that I got a bit carried away and purchased nearly all of them. But they are so cute, and I LOVE the story behind Brave, now that I know more about it. Of course, the books tell the whole story, so there will be few surprises in the movie, but after reading a few of the books, I want to see it even more! So, here are the books that I found.

Brave: The Junior Novelization $4.99 - The Junior Novelization tells the entire Brave story. It is available as a paperback and features 8 pages of glossy pictures from the film. Like other junior novelizations, it is a somewhat condensed version of the story, but includes all of the important points. We haven't read it yet, but it looks pretty good.

Brave Big Golden Book $8.99 - This hardcover Big Golden Book features images straight from the film. It briefly tells the entire Brave story in a manner appropriate for children ages 3-7. The images are absolutely gorgeous and really help to tell the story.


Brave: A Mother's Love $3.99 - If you're anything like our family, you love the Disney Step into Reading books. This level 2 book, perfect for emerging readers, tells the whole story, focusing on the relationship between Merida and her mother, Queen Elinor. It uses pictures from the film to help tell the story.

Brave: Big Bear, Little Bear $3.99 - This level one Step into Reading book is perfect for preschoolers who are just starting to sound out words. It is a book of opposites with few word and large type. The book features pictures from the film, but doesn't tell a story. By contrasting the various characters, kids can learn a little more about the character's personalities.


Brave: A Friend for Merida $3.99 -This 24 page book tells a short story about Merida and her best friend, her Clydesdale Angus. Angus and Merida love their adventures, as long as their together. This book is a square paperback with stylized images inspired by the film.


Brave: Magic in the Mist $6.99 - This 12 page board book has the most adorable pictures! Each page contains a short piece of rhyming poetry and a wonderful secret; each page has a several glow in the dark areas. Just hold them to a light for 30 seconds to charge the glow in the dark feature. The pictures in this book are my favorite of any of the picture books.


Brave Little Golden Book $3.99 - A traditional, hardcover Little Golden Book, this book features the stylized images popular in Disney Little Golden Books. The book briefly covers the whole story.



Brave: Read-Along Storybook and CD $6.99 - This paperback book features pictures from the film and tells the whole story of Brave. The CD includes character voices, sound effects, and word-for-word narration. I haven't listened to it yet, but with the voice talent from the movie narrating the story, I'm sure it will be fantastic.

Brave: Movie Theater: Storybook and Movie Projector $19.99 - This book has a light-up projector that can be removed from front of the book. Five reels each have four pictures that can be projected on the wall, and focused so that they are sharp and easy to see. Numbers to the side of each paragraph tell you which reel and picture to view. The book tells the entire story and uses pictures from the film.


Brave: One Perfect Day $15.99 - This book has the most wonderful stylized pictures of Merida. I absolutely love her wild hair in this book! The hardcover book tells the story of Merida's idea of the perfect day. Her adventures are hilarious and the pictures are a lot of fun. If you like visual books, this one is the perfect choice.


Brave: The Essential Guide $12.99 - A great behind the scenes book for children, this book tells about the characters, locations, and magic behind the story. In typical DK fashion, this book is like a photographic encyclopedia for the world of Brave. The images from the film are surrounded by fascinating trivia and fun.


Brave: Ultimate Sticker Book $6.99 - This softcover book contains over 60 reusable stickers. Each page talks a little bit about the characters as expected from a DK sticker book, and has a Celtic knot work or tartan filled shape to help kids figure out where each sticker should go. I must admit, I'm partial to DK sticker books and have several, although I don't always use the sticker inside the book. I often use them in my scrapbook when character stickers can be difficult to find.

Brave: Look and Find $7.98 - I love Look and Find books, like Where's Waldo. This book features hand-drawn cartoon images inspired by the film. The 8 scenes are fantastic, filled with tons of tiny hidden details in true Disney fashion. My favorite is the scene where the clans have all come together to kill the bear and tiny blue Will o'Wisps are flitting around everyone. They are so cute, like tiny sprites! There are so many things to look at on each page, that this book should keep kids busy for some time.


Brave: Triplet Trouble Watercolor Paint Book $7.99 - This book is filled with line drawings inspired by the film. There are 16 different colored paints and a brush to be used to fill each picture with color. The pages are one-sided and have perforations that make it easy to remove a picture for painting. The pictures feature characters from the books as well as some scenes, like Merida's castle, Castle Dunbroch.

Alice Through the Looking Glass on Blu-ray

Alice Through the Looking Glass will be coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on October 18. Accompanying the film are 37 minutes of additional features, including:

• A Stitch in Time: Costuming Wonderland - costume designer Colleen Atwood explains how costuming helps shape the curious characters of Underland and reveals hidden Easter Eggs within the cast’s ornate outfits. 
• "Just Like Fire" Music Video
• Behind the Music Video - a behind the scenes look at P!nk’s music video
• Behind the Looking Glass - an in-depth look at the making of the film 
• Time On... - a discussion with Sacha Baron Cohen, who plays Time
• Alice Goes Through the Looking Glass & Alice Goes Through Time’s Castle: A Scene Peeler - a side-by-side comparison of raw footage and final scenes 
• Characters of Underland - get to know the quirky and colorful supporting characters in Underland 
• Audio commentary from the director
• Deleted sceness

Captain America: Civil War on Blu-Ray

So, are you Team Cap or Team Iron Man? Whichever side you're rooting for, you'll want to pick up Captain America: Civil War when it comes to Blu-Ray and DVD on September 13. In addition to the movie, the Blu-Ray will include over an hour of bonus features:

• "The Road to Civil War" - A look at the evolution of Steve Rogers and Tony Stark
• "United We Stand, Divided We Fall" - A behind the scenes look at the making of the film
• A gag reel
• Extended and deleted scenes 
• "Open Your Mind" - An exclusive sneak peek at the behind the scenes magic of Doctor Strange, which arrives in theaters on November 4

Behind The Scenes Of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Netflix

Last weekend, Netflix released a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance at ComicCon. One of the original designers, Brian Froud, returned to help make this new series look much like the original film.

"On August 30, the resistance begins."

Here's the official synopsis from Netflix:

The world of Thra is dying. The Crystal of Truth is at the heart of Thra, a source of untold power. But it is damaged, corrupted by the evil Skeksis, and a sickness spreads across the land. When three Gelfling uncover the horrific truth behind the power of the Skeksis, an adventure unfolds as the fires of rebellion are lit and an epic battle for the planet begins.

Netflix

This new series looks amazing and I can't wait to see it! Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance debuts on Netflix on August 30.

Solo: A Star Wars Story On Blu-ray

Lucasfilm

Solo: A Star Wars Story arrives on Blu-ray today. The movie was unexpectedly fun. Although it took me awhile to get used to the young cast in place of familiar faces, I enjoyed the chance to see how my favorite smuggler and rogue got started on his life of crime. We learned how Han, Chewie, and Lando met, and we finally saw what happened on the mysterious Kessel Run. Solo: A Star Wars Story may not be as intense as other Star Wars films, but it is still a decent story that I'm sure I'll watch again and again.

There are a few different Blu-ray sets available, but all of them come with the following bonus features:

• Solo: The Director & Cast Roundtable
• Team Chewie - A behind the scenes look at what it take to bring Chewbacca to life
• Kasdan on Kasdan - An interview with the father and son team that wrote the script
• Remaking the Millennium Falcon - From swanky to stripped, track the ship's transformation
• Escape from Corellia - A behind the scenes look at the high-octane chase
• The Train Heist - Explore the thrills of a remote location and spectacular effects
• Becoming a Droid: L3-37 - Meet the newest droid
• Scoundrels, Droids, Creatures and Cards: Welcome to Fort Ypso - Tour the rough-and-tumble bar
• Into the Maelstrom: The Kessel Run - See how this legendary moment unfolds
• Deleted Scenes: Proxima's Den, Corellian Foot Chase, Han Solo: Imperial Cadet, The Battle of Mimban: Extended, Han vs Chewie: Extended, Snowball Fight!, Meet Dryden: Extended, Coaxium Double-Cross
• The Millennium Falcon: From Page to Park - An Exclusive look at the history and development if the most famous hunk of junk in the galaxy and how it will appear in Disney parks

Avengers: Infinity War On Digital and Blu-ray

Marvel

Avengers: Infinity War is available on Digital today. It will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 14. I saw the film in the theater and I have to say, it was incredible, and intense, and occasionally funny, though often terribly sad as well. This is one film that I would hate to spoil with a review (and I would have a hard time sharing my favorite parts without spoiling it!) That being said, it was amazing and I talked about it constantly, considering all of the possibilities it presented, for weeks after seeing it. It was amazing seeing such a large cast bring all of their stories together to tell a new one. I can't wait to see where the story goes next.

The Blu-ray and Digital release will include a wealth of bonus features, including:

• Strange Alchemy - See MCU characters meet for the first time and learn why they were teamed up
• The Mad Titan - learn more about Thanos
• Beyond the Battle: Titan - go behind the scenes on Thanos' ruined world
• Beyond the Battle: Wakanda - a behind the scenes look at Marvel's most challenging battle
• Deleted Scenes - Happy Knows Best, Hunt for the Mind Stone, The Guardians Get Their Groove Back, and A Father's Choice
• Gag Reel 
• Audio Commentary 
• Digital Exclusive - A Directors' Roundtable - eight directors discuss how their movies fit together in the MCU

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Behind the Scenes

Lucasfilm

Disney released a wealth of information about Star Wars: The Last Jedi during the D23 convention. According to this behind the scenes video, we can expect to see new worlds, new fighters, on both sides, new droids, and a lot of new creatures, including the "porgs" which can be seen above. I cant wait to see how it all comes together!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi arrives in theaters on December 15, 2017.

The Lion King Is Coming To Digital And Blu-ray

Disney

Disney's live-action The Lion King met with mixed reviews when it debuted in theaters. Viewers either seem to love it or hate it. Personally, I really enjoyed it, which was rather unexpected, and I'm looking forward to seeing it again when it arrives on Digital on October 11 and Blu-ray in October 22. Both versions are loaded with bonus features that take a look behind the scenes of the making of the film.

Disney

Pre-Order Exclusive:

• Perfecting the Pride – Join the filmmakers on their research trip to Africa as they immerse themselves in the real world of “The Lion King.”  From the animals in the pride, to the smallest of insects and the grasslands in the savanna, experience the attention to detail that brought the film to life.

Digital Exclusive:

• Pride Lands Pedia —Dung beetle shares the importance of his “roll” in the African Savanna in a fun, bug’s eye view of the land and its inhabitants.

Blu-ray and Digital Bonus Features: 

• The Journey to “The Lion King” –The Music – Go inside the studio with the cast and crew as they work to honor and elevate The Lion King’s beloved music.
• The Magic – Discover how the filmmakers blended the traditional filmmaking techniques with virtual reality technology to create amazing movie magic.
• The Timeless Tale – Filmmakers and cast reflect on the story that has moved generations and share how this Lion King carries a proud legacy forward.
• More to Be Scene – Recording studio and layer-by-layer progressions of some of most iconic moments in “The Lion King.”
• “Circle of Life” – Peel back the layers of effects and go behind the scenes of this iconic musical moment from the film
• “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” – See all the effects, talent and fun that went into creating this vibrant version of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” for the movieMore in Home
• “Hakuna Matata” – Join Donald Glover (Simba), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa) and Billy Eichner (Timon) in the studio for the making of this memorable scene.
• Music Videos - “Never Too Late”, “Spirit”
• Filmmaker Introduction
• Audio Commentary – By Director Jon Favreau.
• Song Selection - “Circle of Life”, “I Just Can’t Wait to be King”, “Be Prepared”, “Hakuna Matata”  “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, “Spirit”, “Never Too Late”
• Protect the Pride –Director Jon Favreau, the Lion Recovery Fund and conservationists highlight efforts to protect the majestic lions and their home.

Behind The Scenes Of The Mandalorian and Grogu

Adam Savage

Adam Savage, the Mythbuster who worked for ILM on Star Wars I & II, recently got a behind-the-scenes look at Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Director Jon Favreau walked him through the quonset huts that house the sets and props used in the series and the film. It looks incredible!

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in theaters on May 22nd.

Behind the Scenes of Happily Ever After

Disney

On May 12, a new nighttime fireworks spectacular called "Happily Ever After" will debut at the Magic Kingdom. The elaborate show will feature the latest in fireworks, pyrotechnics, and projections, as well as new animation and a new score. The show will also include more Disney characters than any previous show. The goal is to take guests on a "hero's journey" and encourage them to dream big and never give up. Disney has released a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the show, which looks pretty amazing.

Character Posters and a Behind-the-scenes Look at Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

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The latest Maleficent: Mistress of Evil footage is a short behind-the-scenes look at the film. It poses the question "Are we all good or all bad?"

Disney also released four new character posters. Two feature characters from the first film, and two feature new characters, one human and one fairy.

Angelina Jolie as Maleficent

Elle Fanning as Aurora

Michelle Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith

Chiwetel Ejiofor as Connal

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil arrives in theaters on October 18.

Disneyland Handcrafted

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Have you ever wondered about all that went into the building of Disneyland? Most fans have likely watched the special Walt had made back in 1955 about the park, but that is only the tip of the iceberg. It turns out, they had filmed a lot of the work that went into creating the Happiest Place on Earth. And now, Leslie Iwerks (who has quite the family history with Disney) has brought it all together for a new special: Disneyland Handcrafted. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Disneyland Handcrafted.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

The magic of Walt Disney’s dream unfolds when Disneyland Handcrafted, a feature documentary from Leslie Iwerks, takes viewers on an unforgettable journey through the exhilarating year that gave rise to The Happiest Place on Earth. 

Disneyland Handcrafted reveals the extraordinary artistry and grit it took hundreds of craftspeople to bring Walt Disney’s impossible dream project of Disneyland to fruition – from groundbreaking to Opening Day on July 17, 1955.

The documentary captures both the legacy and nostalgia of the year leading up to the creation of the Disneyland Resort. Through newly unearthed materials from the Walt Disney Archives, Iwerks and her team uncovered long-forgotten 16mm film reels and audio recordings. The result is an unpolished, fly-on-the-wall perspective that captures what was truly happening behind the scenes, told through the firsthand accounts of the artists, craftsmen, and Imagineers who were there.

Since opening over 70 years ago, Disneyland laid the groundwork for a massive global industry that is currently in the biggest era of growth, making this film a truly special treat for Disney fans. 

Disneyland Handcrafted arrives on‬ DisneyPlus and YouTube on January 22nd.